

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose, toe) won't be in action on Wednesday versus Toronto. He comes out of the lineup after playing 27 minutes against Cleveland on Tuesday. Kleber's absence is likely only for rest purposes, and there's a strong possibility he'll be back in the lineup next time out against Boston. Derrick Jones Jr. should benefit from Kleber's absence on Wednesday, although the German veteran has only been a bench piece lately, and the available minutes will likely be shared around the squad.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) will play on Wednesday against the Raptors. This will be his fifth consecutive appearance after returning to the lineup following a nose surgery, but the team has kept him on the injury report with a nasal fracture. Lively II saw 22 minutes against a big Cleveland lineup on Tuesday but could be in a smaller role versus Toronto, as he hasn't gotten near the 20-minute mark in the other games since his return.


Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As expected, Caruso will sit out after suffering a right hamstring strain during Tuesday's game. The assumption is that Andre Drummond will get the starting nod in place of Caruso. He could be worth a look as a streaming option given his above average rebounding ability. Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry should see bigger roles off the bench as well.


Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's contest against Toronto. The NBA's leading scorer will take the court for a second consecutive night after putting up 45 points against Cleveland on Tuesday. Doncic is averaging a near triple-double for the month and should have plenty of fun against a weak Raptors squad.


Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will suit up ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has been cleared to play after being listed as questionable heading into this game. Poeltl is expected to fulfill his normal role in the rotation. Kelly Olynyk figures to come off the bench, so he won't have great streaming appeal in that role.
